Does he already know about those who are trying to draft him into running for U.S. Senate in Illinois?
Now THAT is a good idea.
Besides, as an actor, everyone loves the guy, as a politician he'd be red meat to the sharks.
Who needs that, especially if he's married with children. If he were to run as a Republican, the family would be treated to the same "concern for their privacy" as Sara Palin's family was.